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ChatGPT's new Lockdown mode mitigates data theft risks by restricting outbound network requests to block prompt injection attacks targeting sensitive information. However, this enhanced security comes with significant tradeoffs, as the feature disables live web browsing and access to external file services. While now available across all subscription tiers, the mode is specifically designed for users handling sensitive data who must accept reduced internet connectivity to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration.
How ChatGPT's new Lockdown mode protects you from data theft (and what else it does)
The goal is to protect you against attackers who try to steal your personal data through prompt injection. But it does limit your ability to access the web.
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Lockdown mode aims to prevent data theft from attackers. This mode is now available to all ChatGPT users. It does limit what you can do on the live web. AIs can be vulnerable to different security threats. And one of the biggest…
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